Here’s how to clapback at the holiday dinner table this year

By Corvaya Jeffries GateHouse Florida

Friday

Dec 21, 2018 at 8:55 AMDec 21, 2018 at 8:55 AM

Sometimes, visiting family and old friends during the holidays gets awkward. Mom might ask about that one guy she never approved of. Titi Rosa might ask if you’ve put on a little weight. Someone will want to know your plans after college graduation or how the job is going. You’ll get sucked into a conversation about politics and asked about your political views. All sorts of things will come up and you may not know how to respond.

Good news: You don’t have to. Or at least you don’t have to see those conversations all the way through. Simply. Clap. Back.

Clapback (v) is the act of returning fire. Nipping an uncomfortable conversation in the bud by responding with a comeback.

Here’s an example:

Sister: Are you really about to have a third serving?

You: Did you really bring your third boyfriend?

Clapping back can be polite and subtle or polite and shady -- the choice is yours. So for conversation topics you’re not prepared for or just do not want to have, especially in front of Grandma and Paw Paw, grab your inspo here.